At the European Council on 26 and 27 October, EU leaders will discuss the unfolding situation in the Middle East and continued support to Ukraine. They will also cover the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget. Oriente Próximo In light of Hamas’ brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attack against Israel and the unfolding tragic scenes […]
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How the European Commission is tackling the spread of disinformation
The Commission is tackling the spread of online disinformation and misinformation to ensure the protection of European values and democratic systems. Disinformation is false or misleading content that is spread with an intention to deceive or secure economic or political gain, and which may cause public harm. Misinformation is false or misleading content shared without […]
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Is climate change changing the taste of beer? CORDIS responds
The taste and aroma of European beers is under threat because of a changing climate. Europeans do love their beer. It has been a diet staple for thousands of years, and become deeply ingrained in tradition and culture. In 2022, the 27 EU Member States produced nearly 34.3 billion litres of beer containing alcohol and […]
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Do you know what the EU has done to promote and support the development and use of clean technologies?
In a Communication adopted, the Commission is setting out what the EU has done to promote and support the development and deployment of clean technologies, by reinforcing the Single Market, ensuring a level-playing field, supporting research and innovation, expanding its network of trade agreements, and mitigating the impact of external developments. It also looks at first […]
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EU Council approves revised Maritime Safety Strategy and Action Plan
The Council approved a revised EU maritime security strategy and action plan, aimed at addressing security challenges at sea. The strategy and its accompanying action plan were first adopted by the Council in 2014, with the action plan being updated in 2018. Together, the two documents have provided a comprehensive framework for tackling various threats […]
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Commission sets out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry
Achieving the recently agreed EU target of at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with an ambition to reach 45% renewables, will require a massive increase in wind installed capacity with an expected growth from 204 GW in 2022 to more than 500 GW in 2030. While the wind power sector is a historical EU success […]
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European Commission steps up action to tackle critical shortages of medicines and strengthen security of supply in the EU
The Commission has adopted a set of actions to better prevent and mitigate critical medicine shortages in the EU, this winter, next winter and beyond. Recent critical shortages, including of certain antibiotics last winter, show that continued coordinated action is needed to address supply challenges and to make Europe’s medicine supply chains more resilient in […]
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Council and European Parliament reach agreement on strengthening geographical indications
Council and Parliament negotiators reached a provisional deal aimed at strengthening geographical indications (GIs) and other quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and improving their uptake across the EU. The deal will bring tangible benefits to the rural economy and it will safeguard the EU’s gastronomic heritage across the world. Geographical indications showcase the very best of our […]
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EU Elections at Risk with Rise of AI-Enabled Information Manipulation
The 11th edition of the Threat Landscape of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) highlights the disruptive impacts of AI chatbots and AI-enabled manipulation of information. The findings of the 2023 Threat Landscape report of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) highlights need for vigilance ahead of the upcoming European elections in 2024. […]
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